Chapter 227 The Pursuer
Olivia's tone was hesitant.
In the end, she didn't explain the specific reason to Andrew.
They weren't that kind of relationship, so she didn't have the standing to ask too much.
After thinking for a few seconds, Olivia finally spoke, saying, "No, I just wanted to give it a try and see if I could correct her current situation.
Just in case Mr. Hamilton goes back to Harmony City later and you can't see each other, at least she'll be mentally prepared."
For some reason, Andrew felt there was more to it than that.
Olivia wasn't a reckless person. She always had her own way of thinking when doing things.
There should be other reasons behind this.
But since Olivia didn't want to say, Andrew didn't call her out on it.
His tone softened a bit as he told her, "Don't worry, I won't be going back that soon.
Even if I do go back, I'll resolve this matter before I leave.
Bianca's current situation needs gradual guidance, we shouldn't act impulsively.
If you use too direct an approach, not only won't it help her, it will also make her anxious and worried."
"Is it that serious?" Hearing this, Olivia got nervous and quickly said, "I'm sorry, I really didn't handle this properly. I'll definitely be more careful next time."
She began to regret what she did this morning.
Bianca's situation was already special, and if she made things worse, she really couldn't forgive herself.
Andrew's voice was gentle, "It's okay, I'm not blaming you, just letting you know.
Also, if you have anything you need to talk about, you can tell me directly."
These words had a guiding intention.
Unfortunately, Olivia had some inexplicable stubbornness in this regard.
"Okay, I understand."
She still didn't mention the text message.
Andrew didn't push her.
He changed the subject and told Olivia, "Something will be delivered to you later, remember to sign for it."
"Huh?" Olivia asked in confusion, "What is it?"
Andrew didn't tell her directly, only saying, "You'll know when you receive it."
Olivia didn't ask further.
After hanging up, she went to get busy with work.
Later, Briar came to knock on her office door, holding a beautifully wrapped bouquet of flowers.
Olivia was a bit surprised, "Whose is this?"
Briar said with a smile, "The flower shop delivered this, it's for you. I'm just helping bring it in."
Thinking that Olivia was currently single, Briar teased, "Ms. Smith, is it from your admirer?"
Olivia's mind went blank for a moment.
Andrew's words on the phone were still fresh in her ears.
He told her to remember to sign for something and said she'd know when it arrived.
So what he wanted her to receive was flowers?
Looking at the gorgeous pink and white roses in front of her, Olivia didn't dare to imagine.
Did Andrew really send these?
She asked Briar, "Is there anything else that needs to be signed for?"
Briar was also stunned, then shook her head, saying, "No, just this bouquet."
Olivia nodded and said nothing more.
It seemed these flowers really were from him.
But what did Andrew mean by this?
Briar's word "admirer" made Olivia feel like her heartbeat was getting out of control.
She calmly took the flowers and let Briar get back to work.
There was a card in the flowers.
The signature on it was Bianca's name.
Not Andrew's?
Olivia was confused.
What was going on?
Unable to figure it out, she sent Andrew a message to ask.
Andrew sent a voice message, his tone carrying a hint of laughter, "Bianca thought we had a fight and told me to send you flowers, saying you'd be happy when you saw them."
Olivia finally understood what was happening.
She felt both amused and exasperated, "This girl is so clever for her age, how does she have so many strange ideas in her head?"
Thinking about how she almost misunderstood just now, she felt secretly embarrassed.
She knocked her head twice.
Andrew sent her another message asking: [So, are you feeling happier now?]
Looking at the message on the screen, Olivia's heart skipped a beat.
Had he noticed?
Olivia's feelings were complicated. Actually, she couldn't really say whether she was unhappy or not.
It was just a bit strange.
This emotion was somewhat unfamiliar, and she wasn't sure what it meant.
Unable to figure it out, she decided not to dwell on it.
She quickly replied: [Yes, the flowers are beautiful. Looking at them does make me feel better.]
Andrew: [That's good.]
After finishing this topic, they didn't say anything else and each got busy with their own work.
Olivia went to the lab to develop new medicines.
In the afternoon, she also made time to prepare new calming medicine for Andrew.
The herbs she found last weekend had all been brought back by Andrew's bodyguards and delivered to the research institute.
Olivia didn't want to waste these hard-to-collect herbs, so she started working on them that same day.
At the same time, Andrew also received a call from Finnegan.
Because Aurelia had returned to Harmony City alone this time, Finnegan was very dissatisfied.
As soon as the call connected, he started lecturing, "How could you do this? Being so cold to that girl is really unacceptable!"
Andrew's expression remained calm as he replied flatly, "I believe I was perfectly courteous and didn't neglect Ms. Kingsley in any way."
Finnegan reminded him with dissatisfaction, "That's exactly the problem - being too courteous makes it seem distant. She's your future fiancée, you can't treat her like any other woman."
Andrew also reminded him, "Grandpa, maybe I wasn't clear enough before, so let me say it once and for all this time.
I will not fulfill the engagement between the Hamilton family and the Kingsley family.
If the Kingsley family wants compensation, I can provide it, but you'll need to arrange a different marriage candidate."
"You brat!" Finnegan got angry, his voice rising, "Are you trying to make us break our word?!"
Andrew said in a flat tone, "This kind of arrangement was absurd to begin with. Everyone is an independent individual. Elders shouldn't casually use their descendants' lives to make deals.
These days, no matter what it is, you have to consider personal wishes. Forced marriages never end well."
Finnegan said in frustration, "How do you know it won't end well if you don't try?"
Andrew replied, "You're right, but the prerequisite is that I have to be willing. I'm not willing, and you can't force me."
Finnegan was quite puzzled, "Aurelia is well-educated, gentle-natured, and everyone praises her beauty. If you can't appreciate her, aren't your standards too high?"
Andrew said helplessly, "Not really, but as long as someone catches my eye, no matter what she's like, I'll like her."
Finnegan seemed to catch something from these words.
He immediately asked, "You kid, could it be you have news?
You've been refusing Aurelia all this time because you already have someone in your heart?
Who is it? Someone from the military?
You've stayed in Emerald City for so long, refusing to return to Harmony City - could it be you met someone there?"
Finnegan was quite perceptive.
But Andrew didn't admit it.
He denied it without any change in his tone, "No, when I do, I'll tell you."
Finnegan was left speechless and hung up the phone again in anger.
This brat would be the death of him sooner or later!
Andrew put down the phone, narrowed his eyes, and let his thoughts wander.
Finnegan never spoke without reason.
He had sealed off the information from Emerald City very tightly, so why would he make such a guess?
Had something leaked?
Did Aurelia bring it back?
Andrew keenly sensed something was off and immediately called David over.
"Mr. Hamilton, what's wrong?" David asked.
Andrew directly ordered him, "Go check if anyone around me has been bought off by my grandfather or others."
He didn't spell it out directly, but David immediately understood what he meant and went to investigate right away.
His efficiency was quick - he traced it to Tom that very afternoon.
David didn't cover it up and reported directly to Andrew, "Tom was bought off by Aurelia when she came over the other day.
He's usually only responsible for guarding the villa, so we didn't pay much attention to him before."
Unexpectedly, someone had exploited this gap.
David couldn't help but shake his head. Aurelia actually dared to buy off someone close to Andrew.
This move was truly foolish!
Besides, Tom didn't have access to core matters in his daily work - what could he possibly find out?
Andrew's expression showed obvious displeasure.
For people working by his side, the most important requirement was loyalty - absolute devotion to him!
He ordered David sternly, "Handle this matter properly. I want a satisfactory answer."
"Yes!" David's voice tightened, feeling like his year-end bonus would be completely deducted because of this.
But fortunately, Andrew didn't mention it, so he worked even more urgently to resolve the matter.
Meanwhile, after Sophia thought she had successfully sowed discord, she was in quite a good mood.
At the same time, she decided to have a child with Michael first, then help him find a replacement doctor to treat his legs, hoping to restore her position.
She asked around through various channels and finally found a doctor named Lyle Warner.
Finding this person was due to some insider information.
When Lyle was young, he also came from the Medica Vitae Sect.
However, because he was too outstanding and his talent even surpassed Rodolfo's, he was expelled from the sect.
Later, Lyle established his own practice and made a name for himself with his medical skills.
Sophia thought he would be perfect to treat Michael.
Because Lyle and Rodolfo had an adversarial relationship, and he himself had a certain status in the medical community.
With such a skilled doctor available, Olivia and Rodolfo weren't irreplaceable.
Sophia didn't delay for a moment and went directly to personally commission him to treat Michael's legs.
Lyle didn't put on airs the whole time and didn't refuse to let her in.
Although his attitude wasn't enthusiastic, after Sophia sat down, Lyle's student still brought her a cup of coffee.
"Ms. Brown, you should know that my schedule for this month is already full, and I don't plan to take any new patients for the next six months."
Hearing Lyle's words, Sophia smiled flatteringly, "Dr. Warner, I know your rules. This time I've come with sincerity. As long as you're willing to take the case, we'll pay fifty million dollars upfront as consultation fee.
To be honest, I wasn't well-informed before and didn't know about you, this skilled doctor, which is why I wanted to find Rodolfo.
But that Rodolfo is too arrogant and self-important. He's been praised too highly by people in the industry and has become conceited, thinking his medical skills are the best in the world with no rivals.
I heard you also came from the Medica Vitae Sect, so I believe your medical skills are definitely not inferior to his."
Her words were skillfully phrased, and somehow one of them struck a nerve with Lyle.
Lyle's expression changed, and he didn't say the words of refusal. Instead, he told Sophia directly, "This case... perhaps I can take it!"